Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has said that a judge is judged every single day by the public, the litigant and the lawyers. His conduct is always under scrutiny as he speaks through his judgments (Adalat). These remarks of the Supreme Court are part of the order issued on Friday on a petition challenging the order of appointment of Laxman Chandra Victoria Gauri as an additional judge of the Madras High Court.
On Tuesday (February 7), the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Laxman Chandra Victoria Gauri. Victoria Gauri was sworn in the Madras High Court on the same day.
Judge’s assessment happens daily
The bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai said, “Not only the conduct and judgments are considered but a judge is judged by the lawyers, litigants and the public on a daily basis, as the courts are open and the judges are written for their judgments.” I speak by giving reasons.
In the 9-page order, the court said that it goes without saying that the conduct of judges and their decisions should reflect the observance of independence, democratic and constitutional values. It further states that the judiciary has a central role in protecting democracy and human rights and establishing the rule of law.
What was the matter?
Two petitions were filed by the lawyers of the Madras High Court against the appointment of Victoria Gauri. The petitions raised objections to the appointment of Victoria Gauri as a judge for her statements against minorities and her alleged association with the BJP. The petitions were dismissed by the Supreme Court. Prior to becoming a judge, Victoria Gauri was the Deputy Solicitor General of the Central Government in the Madras High Court.
Case in Supreme Court 24 hours before swearing
The petitions were mentioned before the Chief Justice of India on Monday with less than 24 hours left for Justice Gauri’s swearing-in ceremony. The hearing of the case was already postponed on Tuesday as the oath was to be taken at 10.35 am.
On January 17, the collegium recommended the appointment of Victoria Gauri as a judge. On 1 February, 21 lawyers of the Madras High Court wrote to the President and the Supreme Court Collegium to withdraw their recommendation.
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